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6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 446
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior.................. 449
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 452
General mainte nance.............. 455
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 458
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 459
Hood ............................................... 462
Engine compartment ............... 463
Tires ................................................. 476
Tire inflation pressure .............. 483
Wheels ........................................... 487
Air conditioning filter ............... 489
Electronic key battery................491
Checking and replacing  fuses.............................................. 493
Headlight aim .............................. 496
Light bulbs .................................... 498 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................... 510
If your vehicle has to be stopped in 
an emergency ............................. 511
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................512
If you think something is  wrong............................................ 518
Fuel pump shut off system........519
If a warning light turns  on or a warning buzzer 
sounds ......................................... 520
If a warning message is  displayed .................................... 528
If you have a flat tire .................. 542
If the engine will  not start ........ 556
If the electronic key does  not operate properly .............558
If the vehicle battery is  discharged...................................561
If your vehicle overheats......... 564
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ............................................. 567
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises 

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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 213
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 377
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer
*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 391
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 447
Fuel filler door  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 221
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 572
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . P. 476
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 578
Winter tires/tire chain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 37 7
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 476
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P.  542
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 462
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .  P. 462
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .  P. 572
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 564
Camera*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 254, 264
Headlights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 202
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 202
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 20 0
Stop/tail lights
Hill-start assist control*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 352
Downhill assist control system
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 349
License plate lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 202
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   P. 194
Side marker lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 202
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Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 498, Watts: P. 579)
*: If equipped
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■Conditions in which the func
tion may not operate correctly
In the following conditions, the camera sensor  may be unable to recognize lane markers
causing the lane departure wa rning function to operate incorrectly. However, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
●When driving through an area with no lane markers, such as a tollbooth, a crossing or
before a ticket checkpoint
●When driving on a sharp curve
●When lane markers are extremely narrow or extremely wide
●When the vehicle leans to one side an unus ual amount due to a heavy load or improper
tire inflation pressure
●When the following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is extremely
short
●When the lane markers are yellow (These may be more difficult for the system to rec-
ognize compared to white markers.)
●When the lane markers are broken, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement marker” or stones
●When the lane markers are on a curb etc.
●When lane markers are obscured or partially obscured by sand, dirt, etc.
●When there are shadows on the road running  parallel with lane markers, or if a shadow
covers the lane markers
●When driving on a particularly bright road surface, such as concrete
●When driving on a road surface that  is bright due to reflected light
●When driving in a location where the light level changes rapidly, such as the entrance to
or exit from a tunnel
●When sunlight or the headlight s of oncoming vehicles are shining directly into the cam-
era lens
●When driving on roads that  are branching or merging
●When driving on a road surface that is wet du e to rain, previous rainfall, standing water,
etc.
●When the vehicle experiences strong up-and-down motion such as when driving on an
extremely rough road or on a seam in the pavement
●When headlight brightness at nighttime is reduced due to dirt on the lenses, or when
the headlights are misaligned
●When driving on winding road s or roads that are uneven
●When driving on rough or unpaved roads
■When changing the tires
Depending on the tires used, such as snow  tire, etc., sufficient performance may not be
maintainable.
■Warning messages and buzzers for LDA system
Warning messages and buzzers are used to  indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution while driving. ( →P. 531, 532) 

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CAUTION
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same si
ze, brand, tread pattern and total load capac-
ity. In addition, make sure that the tires ar e inflated to the recommended tire inflation
pressure level.
The ABS/Multi Terrain ABS,  TRAC/Active TRAC and VSC/ Trailer Sway Control will
not function correctly if different tires are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further in formation when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modi fying the suspension will affect the driving
assist systems, and may caus e the system to malfunction.
■Trailer Sway Control precaution
The Trailer Sway Control system is not able to reduce trailer sway in all situations.
Depending on many factors such as the condit ions of the vehicle, trailer, road surface,
and driving environment, the Trailer Sway Control system may not be effective. Refer to
your trailer owner’s manual for information on how to tow your trailer properly.
■If trailer sway occurs
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●Firmly grip the steering wh eel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer sway ing by turning the steering wheel.
●Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to reduce
speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer
should stabilize. ( →P. 184) 

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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 446
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior.................. 449
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 452
General maintenance..............455
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................458
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 459
Hood ............................................... 462
Engine compartment ............... 463
Tires ................................................. 476
Tire inflation pressure...............483
Wheels ........................................... 487
Air conditioning filter ...............489
Electronic key battery ............... 491
Checking and replacing  fuses .............................................. 493
Headlight aim .............................. 496
Light bulbs.....................................498 

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Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage after
the vehicle has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte- nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/rear 
window wiper
•The wiper blades should no t show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should  clear the windshield/rear
window without streaking or skipping.
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn off the engine and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks. 

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Headlight aim 
(
→ P. 496)• Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs 
(→ P. 498)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver•Flathead sc rewdriver
•Wrench
Power steering fluid
level (→P. 471)• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel•Clean funnel
Radiator and con-
denser (→ P. 469)⎯
Tire inflation pres-
sure (→P. 483)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid 
(→ P. 475)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
ItemsParts and tools 

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Maintenance and care
Your Lexus is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses tire pres-
sure warning valves and transmitters to  detect low tire inflation pressure before
serious problems arise.
If the tire pressure drops  below a predetermined level, the driver is warned by a
warning light. ( →P. 522)
◆Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pr essure warning valves and transmitters
must also be installed.
When new tire pressure wa rning valves and transmitters are installed, new ID
codes must be registered in the tire  pressure warning computer and the tire
pressure warning system must be initia lized. Have tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter ID codes registered by your Lexus dealer.
◆Registering ID codes
The tire pressure warning valve and tran smitter is equipped with a unique ID
code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, it is nec-
essary to register the ID code. Have  the ID code registered by your Lexus
dealer.
Tire pressure warning system